How I Setup Terraform & Start Creating Resources in Windows 2023

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“Are you new to Terraform and AWS CLI? Do you want to learn how to install and configure these powerful tools on your Windows machine? In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of installing Terraform and AWS CLI step-by-step. So whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this guide is for you!”

Here are the key steps to install AWS CLI and Terraform on your Windows machine:

1. Install AWS CLI and configure it with your access keys.
2. Download the Terraform executable file and add it to your system’s path.
3. Check the version of both AWS CLI and Terraform.
4. Start creating resource files.

Installing AWS CLI in Windows

Here is a step-by-step guide to install AWS CLI on Windows:

1. Open your favorite web browser and visit the AWS CLI page on the Amazon website.
2. Navigate to the section labeled Window (right panel), and click the 64-bit hyperlink under Windows to download the latest MSI installer for AWS CLI. Downloading the latest MSI installer for AWS CLI 3.
3. Once the download is complete, double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation process.